5G Private Solution Architect

Experis; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced 5G Private Solution Architect to join a hybrid project. The role involves designing and implementing MPNs, producing a solution design, and estimating costs. Key skills include 5G architecture and networking knowledge. Contract duration is until January 30, 2026, with a pay rate of £450 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience with 5G SA/NSA architecture and related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Mobile 4G and 5G CORE and networking protocols.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Provide a tangible vision of how MPNs can be implemented and utilised.
• Produce a proposed design of the solution across the ecosystem.
• Design solution with reference to functional & technical requirements.

Skills

5G/4G Architecture

RAN

CORE & Networking

Security

Cloud

Edge and MEC

Integration

Tools and Standards

Business and Regulatory

Vendor Management

Job description

Job Title: 5G Private Solution Architect
Location: Hybrid - 2 weeks in total from overall 3 months
Duration: Contract end date - 30/01/2026
Clearance required: BPSS - UK Sole national
Interview process: Tech IV
Rate: 450 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only

Job Description:

• Provide a tangible vision of how MPNs can be implemented and utilised.
• Produce a proposed design of the solution across the ecosystem including MPN/Connectivity elements.
• Design solution with reference functional & technical requirements.
• Provide a cost estimate.

Key Skills:

• 5G/4G Architecture : 5G SA/NSA architecture, EPC, 5GC (AMF, SMF, UPF), gNB/eNB design, Network Slicing.
• RAN : gNB, Radio Dots, Small Cell deployment, RAN planning & optimisation.
• CORE & Networking : Mobile 4G and 5G CORE, IP/MPLS, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, VRFs, DNS/DHCP, NAT.
• Security : IPSec, TLS, IAM, 3GPP Security Standards, Firewall policies.
• Cloud : AWS , Docker, OpenStack, CNFs/VNFs, SDN (optional).
• Edge and MEC : MEC deployment, edge orchestration, local breakout, latency optimisation.
• Integration : Enterprise system integration (IT/OT), interworking with public networks
• Tools and Standards : Familiarity with 3GPP, Wireshark etc.
• Business and Regulatory : Spectrum licensing (CBRS, n77/n78), ROI analysis, vendor evaluation.
• Vendor Management : Bare metal server (Dell ESXi/Proxymox) Define and validate SLAs, QoS profiles, and network KPIs in private deployments.